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the wooden canal boat society limited

The charity supports people with disabilities and the general public. The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Greater Manchester and operates in Bolton, Manchester City, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Helping people experiencing loneliness and social exclusion by providing volunteering and employment opportunities through the preservation of historic wooden canal boats, boat recycling trips and a charity shop. Offering wellbeing breaks for disadvantaged people and those with depression or mental illness. Preserving traditional boat building skills and the heritage surrounding these boats.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£49,980
Latest Expenditure
£59,948

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£49,980£59,9480 / 20
2023£77,142£66,0500 / 20
2022£68,281£65,4460 / 25
2021£77,403£19,1760 / 12
2020£51,534£12,1250 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers